Awareness Courses

Many workers routinely use latex products in their everyday work. Even people who have never had a reaction before could begin to develop symptoms. By reducing your exposure to latex and detecting latex allergy symptoms early, you can prevent long-term health effects. Take this course to learn what natural rubber latex is, where you may find it and how to recognize reactions to it. This course is ideal for all learners.

Lithium-ion batteries, like the ones that power your portable electronics, are finding favor over traditional lead-acid batteries. These batteries offer many advantages but pose huge risks if not handled correctly. Take this course to make yourself aware of how to safely use lithium-ion batteries on and off the job. This course is ideal for everyone and all industries.

Energy powers machines and industrial systems. Lockout/tagout procedures neutralize hazardous energy and prevent equipment startup during servicing, maintenance and installation activities. Take this course to learn how lockout/tagout helps ensure workplace safety. Ideal learners are personnel working where lockout/tagout occurs. Those who work under lockout protections also benefit from refresher information provided in this course.

There are hundreds of thousands of materials handling accidents every year, ranging from small splinters, cuts or scrapes, to crushed fingers, hands and feet and even deaths. Through proper precautions, you can help prevent these incidents. Ideal learners are all employees.

We have all felt aches and pains from bad posture, repetitive work, and sitting or standing in one position for extended periods. Working in an office can take a toll on your muscles, but proper ergonomics can make you more comfortable and efficient. The goal of this course is to assist you in evaluating and modifying your office work environment to reduce ergonomic risk. Ideal learners include office workers.

Although accidents involving office personnel generally occur less frequently than mishaps to industrial workers, they do still occur and can result in serious injuries and even death. Everyone is responsible for office safety. This awareness course provides information you need to work safer in your office environment. Ideal learners are all office workers.